Molo Appoints Lynne French as Chief Operations Officer
Market Updates

Molo Appoints Lynne French as Chief Operations Officer

Molo has named Lynne French as its new chief operations officer, tasking her with scaling the lender’s operational platform and supporting broker services.

16 July 2026 · 1 min read
Molo Appoints Lynne French as Chief Operations Officer
Market Updates

Molo Appoints Lynne French as Chief Operations Officer

Specialist lender Molo has named Lynne French as its new chief operations officer to support its operational expansion and strategic partnerships.

16 July 2026 · 1 min read
Delays in Housing Completions Linked to Rising Timelines and Failed Sales
Market Updates

Delays in Housing Completions Linked to Rising Timelines and Failed Sales

Government reforms follow reports that one in three UK property sales fall through and completion timelines are increasing, according to Mortgage Solutions.

16 July 2026 · 1 min read
NatWest Raises Mortgage Rates by Up to 27 Basis Points
Market Updates

NatWest Raises Mortgage Rates by Up to 27 Basis Points

NatWest has increased mortgage rates by up to 27 basis points, effective 17 July 2026, following similar moves by other major UK lenders.

16 July 2026 · 1 min read
Rising Costs Lead Homeowners to Cancel Protection Policies
Market Updates

Rising Costs Lead Homeowners to Cancel Protection Policies

A MetLife UK report finds most advisers have seen clients reduce or cancel mortgage protection due to affordability pressures, despite increased awareness of its importance.

16 July 2026 · 1 min read
Award Entry Tips: Use Evidence from CRMs and Dashboards, Judges Advise
Lettings

Award Entry Tips: Use Evidence from CRMs and Dashboards, Judges Advise

The Negotiator reports that award judges want more evidence in entries, recommending UK letting agents use CRM data, dashboards, and customer feedback to support their claims.

16 July 2026 · 1 min read
Empty Grand Properties Highlight Ongoing UK Housing Crisis
UK Property News

Empty Grand Properties Highlight Ongoing UK Housing Crisis

Guardian Property reports on grand UK homes lying empty for years, including a £200m palace, amid the ongoing housing crisis.

16 July 2026 · 1 min read
UK Construction Output Rises for Third Quarter Despite May Dip
Market Updates

UK Construction Output Rises for Third Quarter Despite May Dip

UK construction output rose for the third consecutive quarter to May 2026, despite a 0.8% monthly fall in May, according to ONS figures reported by Mortgage Strategy.

16 July 2026 · 1 min read
Leeds Building Society Launches 98% LTV Mortgage for First-Time Buyers
Market Updates

Leeds Building Society Launches 98% LTV Mortgage for First-Time Buyers

Leeds Building Society has launched a 98% loan-to-value mortgage aimed at first-time buyers, with a five-year fixed rate and a minimum income requirement of £30,000.

16 July 2026 · 2 min read
Leeds Building Society Launches 98% LTV Mortgage for First-Time Buyers
Market Updates

Leeds Building Society Launches 98% LTV Mortgage for First-Time Buyers

Leeds Building Society has introduced a 98% loan-to-value Start Mortgage for first-time buyers, offering up to five times household income and a minimum deposit of £5,000.

16 July 2026 · 1 min read
Foxtons Reports £3m Revenue Hit from Renters’ Rights Act
Lettings

Foxtons Reports £3m Revenue Hit from Renters’ Rights Act

Foxtons has reported a £3 million reversal in revenue due to the Renters’ Rights Act, citing increased tenancy terminations, especially in student rentals.

16 July 2026 · 2 min read
Government Announces Fair Pay Agreement for Adult Social Care Workers
Property Regulations

Government Announces Fair Pay Agreement for Adult Social Care Workers

A new negotiating body will represent millions of care workers in England as part of the first ever Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care, backed by £500 million.

16 July 2026 · 2 min read